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Andromaque

Pages
175
Published
1999
Language
French

Synopsis

Jean Racine's classical French tragedy, Andromaque, explores the devastating consequences of unrequited love and political duty in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The play centers on Andromaque, widow of Hector, as she navigates the perilous court of King Pyrrhus, who is obsessed with her. Caught in a complex web of passion and revenge, characters are driven to desperate acts, leading to a tragic and inevitable downfall.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (4)
Death Of A ParentTraumaViolenceSuicide

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